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Grant Temporary Access to Blocked USB Devices

AccessPatrol can grant temporary access to blocked USB devices with the access code generator.

Use the generator to produce a time-limited, device-specific, and single-use code that provides users with full access permissions to their peripheral devices.

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Screenshot of AccessPatrol's access code Code Generator to temporarily enable USB devices

Manage Access Requests in the Web Console

End-users submit access code generation requests and activates access codes from the CurrentWare client in their system tray
End-users are prompted to provide their email address, the reason for their policy exemption request, and the desired date/duration for the exemption
Admins respond to requests in the web console where they can adjust the duration of the access code, accept/deny requests, provide a reason for their response, automatically retain a log of all access requests, and track which access codes have been activated
Admins and users receive alerts and updates related to access codes in their email inbox

About Access Codes

Access codes work on remote computers, even without an internet connection
Balance security and productivity by providing exemptions to your USB security policies for edge-cases such as trusted vendors, special guests, and other third-parties
Access codes are single-use, unique to a specific computer, and automatically expire to prevent misuse

Allow Trusted Devices for Extended Use

Need a more permanent solution? Grant continuous access to authorized USB devices by adding them to the Allowed List.

Combine this feature with the USB Device Blocking and File Transfer Restriction features for full USB control.

Allow authorized devices to be used on specific computers or by specific users
Remove support bottlenecks by providing super users with access to trusted removable media
Control the flow of sensitive data by limiting device use and monitoring USB file transfers